My Bookshelf
I’ve always had a hard time remembering what I read. So for every book I finish, I write notes summarizing the key ideas and insights that stood out to me. It’s helped a lot with retention—because really, what’s the point of reading if nothing sticks?
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Never Split The Difference by Chris Voss
You would get the most out this book if you practice negotiation on a daily basis. If you don't, remember that however small, every human interaction has an element of negotiation to it.
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Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda
A spiritual book. It's an empowering reminder that material and spiritual pursuits go hand-in-hand to create a fulfilling life.
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Cuba: An American History by Ada Ferrer
Cuba, seemingly small and insignificant in today's world, was once the largest sugar plantation and most profitable colony in the globe. Intersecting with America and other colonial powers, it's history is definitely worth a read.
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Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes
A bittersweet story of how a man's search for intelligence came at the expense of his joy.
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A Brief History of Indonesia by Tim Hannigan
Learned more about Indonesia than I did throughout my 12 years of pre-college education.
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